WILD – English Lyrics

• By: Troye Sivan, Alessia Cara
• Album: Blue Neighbourhood

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the language of love and longing with Troye Sivan and Alessia Cara's "WILD". This synth-pop anthem captures the electric feeling of new romance and the powerful message that love knows no boundaries. Explore how the artists use vivid imagery and heartfelt lyrics to convey the thrilling, untamed nature of love. Perfect for understanding emotional expression and modern musical styles.

[English]

WHAT DOES IT SAY?

SAYS YES

♪ ♪

♪ (HEY!) ♪

♪ TRYING HARD NOT TO FALL ♪

♪ ON THE WAY HOME ♪

♪ YOU WERE TRYING TO WEAR ME DOWN, DOWN ♪

♪ KISSING UP ON FENCES AND UP ON WALLS ♪

♪ ON THE WAY HOME ♪

♪ I GUESS IT'S ALL WORKING OUT, NOW ♪

♪ CAUSE THERE'S STILL TOO LONG TO THE WEEKEND ♪

♪ TOO LONG TILL I DROWN IN YOUR HANDS ♪

♪ TOO LONG SINCE I'VE BEEN A FOOL ♪

♪ (WELL) LEAVE THIS BLUE NEIGHBORHOOD ♪

♪ NEVER KNEW LOVING COULD HURT THIS GOOD ♪

♪ OH, AND IT DRIVES ME WILD ♪

♪ CAUSE WHEN YOU LOOK LIKE THAT ♪

♪ I'VE NEVER EVER WANTED TO BE SO BAD ♪

♪ OH, YEAH IT DRIVES ME WILD ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD, WILD, WILD ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD, WILD, WILD ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD ♪

♪ ♪

♪ (HEY!) ♪

♪ WE WERE LIKE YOU AND I ♪

♪ 2 BLUE HEARTS LOCKED IN OUR WRONG MINDS ♪

♪ SO CAN WE MAKE THE MOST OUT OF NO TIME ♪

♪ CAN YOU HOLD ME ♪

♪ CAN YOU MAKE ME LEAVE MY DEMONS ♪

♪ AND MY BROKEN PIECES BEHIND ♪

♪ CAUSE THERE'S STILL TOO LONG TO THE WEEKEND ♪

♪ TOO LONG TILL I DROWN IN YOUR HANDS ♪

♪ TOO LONG SINCE I'VE BEEN A FOOL ♪

♪ (OH YEAH) LEAVE THIS BLUE NEIGHBORHOOD ♪

♪ NEVER KNEW LOVING COULD HURT THIS GOOD ♪

♪ OH, AND IT DRIVES ME WILD ♪

♪ CAUSE WHEN YOU LOOK LIKE THAT ♪

♪ I'VE NEVER EVER WANTED TO BE SO BAD ♪

♪ OH, YEAH IT DRIVES ME WILD ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD, WILD, WILD ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD, WILD, WILD ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD, WILD, WILD ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD, WILD, WILD ♪

♪ YOU MAKE MY HEART SHAKE ♪

♪ BEND AND BREAK ♪

♪ BUT I CAN'T TURN AWAY ♪

♪ AND IT'S DRIVING ME WILD ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD ♪

♪ YOU MAKE MY HEART SHAKE ♪

♪ BEND AND BREAK ♪

♪ BUT I CAN'T TURN AWAY ♪

♪ AND IT'S DRIVING ME WILD ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD (WILD) ♪

♪ (HEY!) ♪

♪ LEAVE THIS BLUE NEIGHBORHOOD ♪

♪ NEVER KNEW LOVING COULD HURT THIS GOOD ♪

♪ OH, AND IT DRIVES ME WILD (DRIVING ME WILD) ♪

♪ CAUSE WHEN YOU LOOK LIKE THAT ♪

♪ I'VE NEVER EVER WANTED TO BE SO BAD ♪

♪ OH, YEAH IT DRIVES ME WILD (DRIVING ME WILD) ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD, WILD, WILD ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD, WILD, WILD ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD, WILD, WILD ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD, WILD, WILD ♪

♪ YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD ♪

♪ ♪

♪ (HEY!) ♪

ALRIGHT, ALESSIA CARA

YES

ARE YOU IN LOVE?

(LAUGHS) UMM, MAYBE

NO (LAUGHS)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
drive /draɪv/ A2	verb - to operate a vehicle verb - to push or force someone to act
wild /waɪld/ A1	adjective - untamed or uncontrolled
kiss /kɪs/ A1	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love
drown /draʊn/ B1	verb - to sink below the surface of a liquid and die verb - to be overwhelmed by a strong emotion
fool /fuːl/ A2	noun - a person who acts unwisely
blue /bluː/ A1	adjective - of a color between green and violet
neighborhood /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/ A2	noun - a district or area
hurt /hɜːrt/ A1	verb - to cause physical pain or injury adjective - feeling physical or emotional pain
shake /ʃeɪk/ A2	verb - to move or cause to move rapidly in opposite directions
bend /bɛnd/ A2	verb - to shape or force something out of straight
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to separate into pieces suddenly or forcibly
demon /ˈdiːmən/ B1	noun - an evil spirit or devil
piece /piːs/ A1	noun - a portion or part of something
weekend /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/ A1	noun - the end of the week, typically Saturday and Sunday
lock /lɒk/ A2	verb - to fasten or secure with a lock
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks and feels

Key Grammar Structures

• TRYING HARD NOT TO FALL

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present continuous tense with 'trying,' indicating an action happening now or around now. It emphasizes the ongoing effort.

• YOU WERE TRYING TO WEAR ME DOWN, DOWN

  ➔ Past Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the past continuous tense with 'were trying,' indicating an ongoing action in the past. It describes a prolonged effort.

• I GUESS IT'S ALL WORKING OUT, NOW

  ➔ Present Tense with Adverb

  ➔ The phrase uses the present tense with the adverb 'now,' emphasizing the current state or result. 'Guess' adds uncertainty.

• NEVER KNEW LOVING COULD HURT THIS GOOD

  ➔ Past Tense with Modal Verb

  ➔ The phrase uses the past tense with the modal verb 'could,' expressing possibility in the past. It highlights a new realization.

• CAUSE WHEN YOU LOOK LIKE THAT

  ➔ Subordinating Conjunction

  ➔ The phrase uses the subordinating conjunction 'cause' (informal for 'because') to introduce a reason. It connects two clauses.

• YOU'RE DRIVING ME WILD, WILD, WILD

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense with Emphasis

  ➔ The phrase uses the present continuous tense with 'driving,' repeated for emphasis. It intensifies the ongoing action.

• CAN YOU HOLD ME

  ➔ Modal Verb in Question

  ➔ The phrase uses the modal verb 'can' in a question, expressing ability or request. It seeks permission or possibility.

• LEAVE THIS BLUE NEIGHBORHOOD

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The phrase uses the imperative mood with 'leave,' giving a direct command or request. It expresses urgency or desire.

• YOU MAKE MY HEART SHAKE

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement

  ➔ The phrase demonstrates subject-verb agreement with 'you make,' where the verb 'make' agrees with the third-person singular subject 'you.'